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Why Become Certified in Emergency Medicine?

To demonstrate competency and mastery of the specialty To provide patients with the best possible care To meet or exceed employment requirements in hospitals and other medical facilities To engage in continuing study to remain upto-date with evolving emergency medicine practice To enhance opportunities for physician compensation To promote patient confidence

Qualified and Recognized The Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine (BCEM) has been certifying qualified, experienced EM physicians for more than 30 years. BCEM is one of the nation’s largest emergency medicine boards and is a respected member board of the American Board of Physician SpecialiesŽ (ABPS).

BCEM offers a path for qualified emergency medicine physicians to earn board certifcation through a recognized and qualified certifying body.

BCEM provides a meaningful way for qualified physicians to demonstrate experience and proficiency in offering emergency care to patients.

Rigorous Eligibility Standards In keeping with stringent ABPS standards, BCEM eligibility is among the most rigorous in North America. Physicians who wish to pursue board certification through BCEM must meet the following requirements: • Must have completed an accredited residency in one of the following specialties: emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatric medicine, or general surgery.

• Primary care trained physicians must have practiced emergency medicine full-time for at least five years— with a minimum of 7,000 practice hours during that period—or have completed one of the Emergency Medicine Graduate Training programs approved by the American Academy of Emergency Physicians (AAEP).

• Candidates must also submit documentation of case experience.

Complete eligibility requirements are available at www.bcemus.org.

Comprehensive, Professional Certification Exams The written exam consists of multiple choice questions, and the oral exam involves single- and multiple-patient encounters. Both are based on comprehensive analysis of key topics and knowledge in the specialty as identified by practitioners, instructors, and other leaders in emergency medicine.

Candidates must pass the written portion and successfully manage oral case studies to acheive certification. The written portion is offered at testing centers throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The oral portion is administered in Tampa, Florida. Candidates must pass the written exam before they are approved to take the oral exam.

Further details regarding the application process, fees, and exam description are available online at www.bcemus.org.

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5550 West Executive Drive – Suite 400 Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 433-2277 www.bcemus.org